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Recent Examples of hawkish
Germany’s next chancellor is likely to be Friedrich Merz, a former corporate lawyer who has promised to crack down on migration, cut taxes and regulation and adopt a hawkish policy toward Russia.
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David Leonhardt, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
The probably incoming chancellor, Friedrich Merz, used last week’s Munich Security Conference to set out a hawkish position on Ukraine.
—Rob Picheta, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025
But those calling the shots at the top are far more hawkish—Trump, Rubio, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and National Security Adviser Mike Waltz—and the administration’s policy to date has largely reflected their inclinations.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2025
But the increased post-pandemic arrivals of Venezuelans seeking asylum have caused a split in the community, with some moving, along with other Americans, to a more hawkish view on immigration.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 3 Feb. 2025
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David Leonhardt, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
The probably incoming chancellor, Friedrich Merz, used last week’s Munich Security Conference to set out a hawkish position on Ukraine.
—Rob Picheta, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025
But those calling the shots at the top are far more hawkish—Trump, Rubio, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and National Security Adviser Mike Waltz—and the administration’s policy to date has largely reflected their inclinations.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2025
But the increased post-pandemic arrivals of Venezuelans seeking asylum have caused a split in the community, with some moving, along with other Americans, to a more hawkish view on immigration.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hawkish
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Freyja, however, is a more warlike goddess, and even has a part in selecting warriors for her hall in the afterlife.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
2 Jan. 2025
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Some characters die violently in a warlike atmosphere, and the remaining ones struggle with their losses.—
Common Sense Media,
Washington Post,
12 July 2024
Adjective
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Mother and son kill more than a few of their bloodthirsty relatives, and manage to smuggle the kids to safety with the help of Ciprien (Tongayi Chirisa) and the Talamasca.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2025
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When his bloodthirsty urges can’t be ignored any longer, Dexter must learn to channel his inner darkness.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2025
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Irish mixed martial artist Conor McGregor wants to run in the November 2025 Irish presidential election, vowing to oppose his country's participation in an EU pact to share asylum-seekers around member countries.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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On March 24, 2000, Aaliyah made her acting debut in the action film Romeo Must Die, starring opposite martial artist and actor Jet Li, who played Han.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Hawkish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hawkish. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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